The Los Angeles Times' Mike Bresnahan first reported the news, while the Lakers Twitter account confirmed that the deal was done:

Blake may not be the biggest name to change homes before this year's deadline, but he's a nice pickup for the Warriors nonetheless. Although he hasn't shot the ball particularly well from inside the arc this season (37.8 percent from the field), he is knocking down nearly two three-pointers per game at a 39.7 percent clip, has good court vision (7.6 assists per contest) and knows how to run an offense.

With recently acquired combo guard Jordan Crawford best suited to play a scorer's role off the bench, the Warriors needed a true floor general to back up All-Star Stephen Curry, and Blake fits the bill.

Yahoo Sports' Marc. J. Spears applauded the move for Golden State:

It's somewhat of a bittersweet moment for Blake. Though he is going to a potential playoff team, he has been with the Lakers for nearly four seasons, and as he told Bresnahan, there are implications that go beyond the game of basketball:

Lakers fans can take solace in the fact that Blake is likely nothing more than a rental for the Warriors, who are currently in seventh place in the West and looking to improve for the postseason. The former University of Maryland star hits free agency this summer, and didn't rule out a return to Los Angeles:

For the Lakers, this move is all about shedding salary. Bazemore and Brooks won't likely make notable contributions, but as CBS Sports' Ken Berger noted, this deal will help L.A. inch closer to the luxury tax threshold:

Again, while this isn't the type of blockbuster move fans go crazy for at the deadline, it's a smart, simple trade that gives both franchises exactly what they need.